From Classroom To Control Room

We talk with Humber grad Jennifer about building a multi‑role radio career, from creative writing and production to on‑air shifts and office management at a small station. She shares candid advice on versatility, internships, money tradeoffs, and how the pandemic reshaped entry‑level paths.• stacking skills across writing, producing, board op, and hosting• organizing a chaotic day with clear lists• why overnight on‑air roles vanished with automation• building a portfolio through internships and spec work• moving from unpaid access to fewer paid internships• first paid gig in news and board operation• choosing schools and alumni networks that open doors• honest talk on pay, side work, and persistence• confidence growth, people skills, and on‑call realities• staff cuts, paused events, and shifting entry roles• hopes for rehiring and sustainable workloadsSupport the showThanks for listening to Diva Tonight! Please send a review of the show on https://divatonight.buzzsprout.comI want to thank my Podcast Editor Sean McAndrew!Thanks to Altered by Mom for sponsoring the music for the showFollow Diva Tonight Podcast on social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DiivaontheradioInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/diivaontheradioTikTok https://www.tiktok.com/diivaontheradioTwitter/X https://x.com/DivaontheRadioIf you would like to connect with the show, or share a review please send an email to [email protected] or send us a Text!Send us Fan MailSupport the showThanks for listening to Diva Tonight! I want to thank my Podcast Editor Sean McAndrew and my Voice Over Actor Bruce Hayward ! Thanks to Altered by Mom for sponsoring the music - I truly appreciate you!Follow Diva Tonight Podcast on social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DiivaontheradioInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/diivaontheradioTikTok        https://www.tiktok.com/diivaontheradioTwitter/X    https://x.com/DivaontheRadioIf you would like to connect with the show, or share a review please send an email to [email protected] or send us a Text!